Activities at Field House Care Home
The Activities Coordinators here at Field House are always keen to learn about residents' interests and hobbies, tailoring meaningful activities to the likes and dislikes of those we support. Our mission is to ignite the past, appeal to current interests and embrace new ones, improving quality of life whilst stimulating the mind and senses. Activities are carried out via small groups or individually, supported by local volunteers. We have access to a range of local community facilities and nearby places of interest, prompting community engagement, and hold special events at the home, where we are entertained by guest vocalists and performers, with 'The Quiz Master' being a fan favourite.
Caroline Davis
Hi, I'm Caroline and I joined Field House in 2021 from another Barchester home. I have worked in care for the last 30 years and a big part of that has been with Barchester.
Here at Field House, I organise a variety of activities and social events within the home and in the community, such as gardening club arts and crafts, weekly exercise sessions along with live singers and musicians every month. We are also keen on regular outings to local landmarks, museums, cafes and shopping centres.
In my job, I'm able to develop excellent relationships with residents and their families providing the support they need. I am very passionate about my job role as it is very important to us as a team that every individual is able to live the life they wish and feel fulfilled in their everyday activities maintaining past hobbies and finding new ones.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Field House Care Home
Aintree
We celebrated Aintree in style: horse racing, cakes, chocolate strawberries and a glass of fizz. The Aintree Field House horse owner winner was Peggy, racing home with her horse Star by a hoof, with Peter in second place and Janet in third.
The residents thought the staff did an amazing job keeping the horses under control. We had such a fab afternoon. Peggy said she had a great afternoon, and it's always such fun doing things together.
Valuation Event
It all started with our wishing well wishes. Alice had asked for a talk about antiques, so we thought we would go one better and hold a valuation morning with Halls, our local auctioneers. It was a fantastic morning with people coming and going to Field House.
Residents got involved and showed their special items and visitors as well. We also enjoyed a lovely talk about antiques. It was lovely, and we were invited to the sales room to see how it all worked.
Greek Independence Day
Greek Independence Day! And what an evening we had here at Field House. Our fundraiser for the Barchester Charitable Foundation was a fantastic first event. Stella, our home's head Chef, showed off some of her country’s Greek dishes.
Howard, one of our residents, asked if he could help with the event and really enjoyed helping set out our themed dining room and welcoming guests on arrival.
The staff worked so hard to make the evening as authentic as we could. We are busy raising money for the Barchester foundation, which raises money for charities across the country. Visitors to the event asked if we would hold events like this in the future as they had such a fantastic evening.
Residents celebrating London Fashion Week at Field House care Home
The ladies enjoyed a morning of designing and working together to make this beautiful dress. Then we all shared stories of our own loved fashion outfits and the ones we want to forget.
Alice told us about the beautiful bridesmaid's dress her mother had made and Gillian remembered her favourite pair of high-heel shoes that had leather and copper-coloured heels. She said that she felt so special wearing them.
Valentine's Day Celebrations!
Residents at Field House have been celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Peter had a busy morning helping with the balloons and tying them together whilst the ladies worked on making the decorations ready for the party!
Following having the amazing Kerry come in to sing some heartfelt songs which everybody loved, and we had dancing and singing that everyone enjoyed!
Live Music fun at Field House!
We apologise for all the photos! We just had too many fantastic moments not to share!
Field House residents and staff know how to party with the help of the lovely Debby, who did the best job of entertaining us for the afternoon.
Peter, Howard and Jean had a turn on the mic and the staff didn’t need an excuse to have a dance. We love life all together.
